Dalton Knecht's Nine 3-Pointers, 37 Points Propel Lakers in NBA Cup Win over Jazz

Nov 20, 2024, 05:20 AM

On November 20, 2024, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht delivered a career-high 37 points in a commanding victory over the Utah Jazz in an NBA Cup Group Play matchup. Knecht tied the NBA record for most three-pointers made in a game by a rookie, hitting nine of eleven attempts and setting a Lakers rookie record. He shot an impressive 12-for-15 overall, including a blistering sequence in the third quarter where he scored 21 points and made six three-pointers, four of them consecutively, punctuated with an 'MJ shrug' gesture. The Lakers' defense held the Jazz to 38.1% shooting, leading to a 97-75 advantage at the end of the third quarter. The victory showcased Knecht's rising prominence as a sharpshooter.